Hack
CeFi
2019
Binance Hack (7,000 BTC)
Binance disclosed a security breach that led to a 7,000 BTC theft from its hot wallet.
Event date: 2019-05-07
Sources
Verified references submitted by curators. Always include at least two.
Links marked “Source pending” are awaiting verified references.
Key Facts
Peak metric7,000 BTC stolen
OutcomeSAFU fund used; withdrawals paused
ChainCeFi
Year2019
Typehack
Tags
exchange
security
custody
View Chart
External price/performance context for the historical event.
Related events
QuadrigaCX Collapse
CeFi • 2019-02-05 • Canadian exchange collapsed after founder's death left keys inaccessible, freezing ~$190M in assets.
Collapse
Silk Road Marketplace Closure
Bitcoin • 2013-10-02 • Legendary darknet market seized by authorities, cementing Bitcoin's early reputation and triggering debates on privacy.
Seizure
Mt. Gox Collapse
Bitcoin • 2014-02-28 • Once the largest Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox collapsed after losing ~850k BTC, shaping early exchange security norms.
Collapse
Alameda Balance Sheet Leak
CeFi • 2022-11-02 • Leaked financials showed heavy FTT collateral reliance, triggering market stress that preceded FTX collapse.
Hack